Books published by publisher Health Communications Inc.

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it." Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.

Imagine a young boy who has never had a loving home. His only possesions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear. Although others had rescued this boy from his abusive alcoholic mother, his real hurt is just begining -- he has no place to call home. This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called "It". In The Lost Boy, he answers questions and reveals new adventures through the compelling story of his life as an adolescent. Now considered an F-Child (Foster Child), Dave is moved in and out of five different homes. He suffers shame and experiences resentment from those who feel that all foster kids are trouble and unworthy of being loved just because they are not part of a "real" family. Tears, laughter, devastation and hope create the journey of this little lost boy who searches desperately for just one thing -- the love of a family.

Hidden far from sight, deep in the thick underbrush of the North Florida woods are the ghostly graves of more than thirty unidentified bodies, some of which are thought to be children who were beaten to death at the old Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna. It is suspected that many more bodies will be found in the fields and swamplands surrounding the institution. Investigations into the unmarked graves have compelled many grown men to come forward and share their stories of the abuses they endured and the atrocities they witnessed in the 1950s and 1960s at the institution. The White House Boys: An American Tragedy is the true story of the horrors recalled by Roger Dean Kiser, one of the boys incarcerated at the facility in the late fifties for the crime of being a confused, unwanted, and wayward child. In a style reminiscent of the works of Mark Twain, Kiser recollects the horrifying verbal, sexual, and physical abuse he and other innocent young boys endured at the hands of their "caretakers." Questions remain unanswered and theories abound, but Roger and the other 'White House Boys' are determined to learn the truth and see justice served.

Anti-Cancer Diet, Cancer Fighting Foods, and Cancer Nutrition Whether you have cancer or you're at risk of cancer because of your family history - the way you eat can have a major impact on your health and your ability to fight or manage your disease. Cancer is notorious for sapping the strength and nutrition out of a person's body. You'll need to replace a lot of the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that certain drugs and treatments deplete.The Anti-Cancer Smoothies in this book are made of healthy and tasty vegetables, fruits, spices and herbs that are known to fight cancer. These superfoods provide antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fiber that will boost your immune system, detox your body and help you beat cancer.Tasty and healthy ingredients are not all these smoothies bring to the table. There's also the convenience that's provided by a meal that simply gets prepared in a blender. If you don't have the energy to cook - you don't have to. If you're not feeling up to a meal at dinnertime but you're hungry before bed - make a smoothie. If you need something quick to grab for breakfast that you can take with your pills - a smoothie can be prepared the night before and left to chill in the fridge. Whether you're fighting off cancer or working hard to prevent it, you need to allow yourself as much rest and peace as possible. Anti-Cancer Smoothies can help.Download your copy right now!

Diabetic Smoothie Recipes The central factor in managing diabetes is the control of blood sugar. If you have diabetes, your choice of food matters a lot. You need to embrace food that is low in added sugar and fat, rich in nutrients, moderate to low in calories, and balanced in carbohydrates. The diabetic smoothies in this book are made of healthy and tasty vegetables, fruits, spices, and herbs that are known to lower blood sugar. These superfoods provide fibers, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that will slow down the absorption of glucose in your body, boost your immune system, detox the body, and help you manage blood sugar. When you're watching what you eat and trying to stay healthy, it's easy to feel deprived. Your mind can trick you into thinking you're hungrier than you are, because you're not indulging in the rich desserts or easy snacks that you might have consumed in the past. A smoothie can be a meal, a snack, a dessert, or something quick that you grab on the go. You'll feel less deprived, and that will help you control cravings and binges. By listening to this book, you'll learn: What is the diabetes diet Diabetes superfoods that can help lower blood sugar Tips to making delicious smoothies 35 recipes for diabetic-friendly smoothies Diabetes can be proactively managed through your lifestyle and what you eat. There is no reason to think you can't have a full, productive, and joyful life just because you have been diagnosed with diabetes.

It's been 10 years since the last book in the Teen Ink series Written in the Dirt was published. Now, a whole new batch of teen writers has emerged with their own unique voices. Leave This Song Behind features the best poetry submitted by those writers to Teen Ink over the last five years. The pieces in this book were chosen because they were so powerful that they stood out from the rest. Teen Ink editors took a deep look into each poem's strengths then divided Leave This Song Behind into seven sections based on the poetic techniques or qualities that moved them most. Vivid sensory details made some poems shine; others caught their attention with simple, sparse language. Still others were chosen because of their thoughtful use of form; compelling stories; strong figurative language; unexpected connections and wit; and fresh writing about familiar topics. Dig in and let these brave young voices capture your heart and mind with their passion, their pain, and their amazing poetry!

Hidden far from sight, deep in the thick underbrush of the North Florida woods are the ghostly graves of more than thirty unidentified bodies, some of which are thought to be children who were beaten to death at the old Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna. It is suspected that many more bodies will be found in the fields and swamplands surrounding the institution. Investigations into the unmarked graves have compelled many grown men to come forward and share their stories of the abuses they endured and the atrocities they witnessed in the 1950s and 1960s at the institution. The White House Boys: An American Tragedy is the true story of the horrors recalled by Roger Dean Kiser, one of the boys incarcerated at the facility in the late fifties for the crime of being a confused, unwanted, and wayward child. In a style reminiscent of the works of Mark Twain, Kiser recollects the horrifying verbal, sexual, and physical abuse he and other innocent young boys endured at the hands of their "caretakers." Questions remain unanswered and theories abound, but Roger and the other 'White House Boys' are determined to learn the truth and see justice served.

Puppy Training for Beginners A new puppy brings joy and excitement. Once you add this bundle of energetic fur and fuzz to your family, you'll find that you have extra reasons to be playful. It's not all cuddles and games of fetch, however. Puppies need to learn how to behave, and your puppy will be counting on you to show him how to live in the world. This book features the best methods and step-by-step instructions on how to train a new puppy. By reading this book you will learn: Puppy training tips Leash, crate, clicker, and potty training Six obedience commands that every dog should learn How to stop destructive behaviors Training a puppy takes patience and consistency. This book will help you enjoy a hassle-free lifetime with your new best friend. Get Puppy Training now!

Whether you have cancer or you're at risk of cancer because of your family history, the way you eat can have a major impact on your health and your ability to fight or manage the disease. Cancer is notorious for sapping the strength and nutrition out of a person's body. You'll need to replace a lot of the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that certain drugs and treatments deplete. The anticancer smoothies in this audiobook are made of healthy and tasty vegetables, fruits, spices, and herbs that are known to fight cancer. These superfoods provide antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and fiber that will boost your immune system, detox your body, and help you beat cancer. Tasty and healthy ingredients are not all these smoothies bring to the table. There's also the convenience that's provided by a meal that simply gets prepared in a blender. If you don't have the energy to cook, you don't have to. If you're not feeling up to a meal at dinnertime but you're hungry before bed, make a smoothie. If you need something quick to grab for breakfast that you can take with your pills, a smoothie can be prepared the night before and left to chill in the fridge. Whether you're fighting off cancer or working hard to prevent it, you need to allow yourself as much rest and peace as possible. Anticancer smoothies can help.

One of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves is rethinking what we've been taught, because thoughts become behaviors. The same mind that gets us stuck is the same one that can set us free. It's time to rip up the script society hands us, breathe deep, and reclaim a healthy definition of success that doesn't compartmentalize your mind, body and soul. We need a new organizing framework that allows more flexibility and moral grounding—one that lets science, emotion and spirit to fuse. Too often, life's disorienting moments can leave us tumbling into messy, downward spirals. We lose clarity, and are held hostage by blind spots that keep us from thriving. We fall into common mindless behavioral traps which lead to perpetual patterns of shutting down, numbing out, binding up and staying stuck. In this uniquely liberating book, Dr. Kristen Lee teaches us how to apply a process of behavioral change using a series of different lenses, to steer our brains to overcome blind spots and cultivate Upward Spiral habits. A leading expert on resilience and behavioral science, Dr. Kristen Lee developed this new psychology of thinking model from over twenty years of clinical practice, the latest neuroscience, and her own research findings. Mentalligence [men-tel-i-juh-ns] is a sage guide that will help you build meta-awareness by emphasizing an impact-driven rather than a performance-obsessed mindset, and adopt a model of 'collective efficacy' that is less I-focused and more we-focused, to facilitate positive social impact at a time when it's desperately needed. This is what psychologists call 'The Good Life'—living mindfully and consciously. Rather than falling for predominant definitions of 'success' that leave us boxed in, depleted, and oblivious to ways we can work together, Mentalligence helps us find the thinking and behavioral agility to work towards better outcomes for all.

HCI’s hit self-help book The Velveteen Principles uses the lessons in Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit, the classic story of a toy bunny that learns what it means to be real, to show today’s adults how becoming “real” and embracing their true selves can make them wiser, healthier and best of all happier. This new edition of The Velveteen Rabbit is designed to compliment The Velveteen Principles. It uses the same cover design and interior design iconography. The text uses an airy layout to highlight the wisdom and beauty of Margery Williams’ words. Additional features include the original 1922 illustrations by William Nicholson and a new introduction by Toni Raiten-D’Antonio, author of The Velveteen Principles. Key Features Intimate hardcover package. Full-color throughout. Elegant margin designs. Features the original 1922 illustrations New introduction by the author of The Velveteen Principles.